ROW Survey Technician: Boundary Mapping & Growth

Prudent Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Prudent Engineering, a NY-based engineering firm, seeks a ROW Survey Technician to support boundary analysis, property-line determinations, and the preparation of ROW and acquisition mapping for transportation and public infrastructure projects across New York State.

You will coordinate with field crews, mapping staff, licensed land surveyors, and project managers to resolve boundary questions, review deeds and title documents, and ensure deliverables meet NYSDOT and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying, boundary analysis, deed research, or ROW mapping.
• Working knowledge of metes-and-bounds descriptions, title documents, and property records.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and reconcile information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with Carlson, CAD or civil design software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate across disciplines, and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Occasional travel or field verification may be required, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Perform deed, record, and survey research to support ROW and property-line determinations.
• Review and interpret deeds, filed maps, title reports, appropriation maps, highway records, and other source documents.
• Assist with the preparation and quality review of ROW maps, acquisition maps, boundary exhibits, and related deliverables.
• Compile, reconcile, and analyze field survey data and record information for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with field crews, mapping staff, licensed land surveyors, and project managers to resolve boundary and mapping questions.
• Prepare work in accordance with applicable client requirements and New York State agency standards, including NYSDOT, NYSTA, the New York State Canal Corporation, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Skills

Survey research

Boundary analysis

Deed research

ROW mapping

Metes-and-bounds

Detail oriented

Communication

Field verification

Travel readiness

Tools

Carlson

CAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Prudent Engineering, a NY-based engineering firm, seeks a ROW Survey Technician to support boundary analysis, property-line determinations, and the preparation of ROW and acquisition mapping for transportation and public infrastructure projects across New York State.

You will coordinate with field crews, mapping staff, licensed land surveyors, and project managers to resolve boundary questions, review deeds and title documents, and ensure deliverables meet NYSDOT and agency standards.